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THE FORUM Vernon Banqueted at National Capitol Over 100 of the Ablest Negroes of Country Present-Vernon's Resdonse in Part. "The doctrine of self-government was a new pronouncement in the annals of the world It was a protest against the injustice of centuries against cast disdinction and disregard of law. The remarkable mission upon which America started at the outset of our National career has been the mainspring of the most phenominal success of the greatest Republic in the world's history. The high and lofty purpose of carrying out this mission actuated the Fathers. Government, as individuals, must not forget the purposes for which Providence has created them. Let it not be said of us that in our offorts to secure the things of earth we neglected soul virtues, chief among which are brotherhood and due consideration of the rights of man We are commanded to 'love not the world, neither the things that are in the world * * for the world passeth away and the lust thereof.' In this materialistic age it will be sad for us if the things of the soul, which have to do with human rights, liberty and enlightened conscience, lofty endeavors and inspired purposes are all forgotten, and the sordid things—the lusts from a faithful performance of the duties assigned him, he should maintain an especial interest in his people. To no set of men does leadership bring greater responsibilities than to the Negro leaders. The masses trust them implicitly and for these they should think and labor. It will be a splendid day for the race when the leaders lose sight of minor differences and agree upon broader lines which make for the common good. To say that we should all think alike on public policies is to argue against nature, or to imply a blind fatuity with abject subserviency to one who would mean; but that, on the essentials, we should agree, no one will deny. In standing for each other we stand for the race. No jealousies nor envies should cause us to withhold from each other that which any one deserves. At the same time, honest criticism of one's public acts should not be mistaken for enmity, for until time is not, men of bold and virile mentality, in the zeal for accomplishment of those things which they think best, will, at times, seemingly propogate the divergent views for good and progress. The best men of both races must understand each other better. In a Republic there can be no lord and vassal, no master and slave, no ru ar and surf, but the "Be ye doers and not sayers only." pregnancy of conscience in the final analysis must preserve our cherished institutions. I am no pessimist. I have an abiding faith in the triumph of right, and the all conquering sense of justice. The eternal verities have no floating existence, but are of the ceasless ages. When the trials, the disheartenings and misunderstandings which now obtain shall know the oblivion which is always the part of wrong, equal and exact justice will be accorded to all men." Every banqueter joined in drinking a toast to the health of the guests of the evening with Aqua Pura, the only beverage served. Washington feels that Register Vernon is all right. all right - New York Age, Abraham Braham Lincoln Soldier, Martyr, Statesman. Born Feb. 12, 1809, Is buried here in Oakridge cemetery spirer to all the coming genealogy noble character and Feb. 12, 1809, died April 15, ere in Oakridge cemetery and his tomb is to all the coming generations to what con- noble character and the firm manhood. [Image of a black and white portrait of Abraham Lincoln, a prominent American statesman and the 16th President of the United States. He is depicted with a serious expression, wearing a dark suit with a white shirt and a bow tie. The background is plain and light-colored, providing a clear contrast to his face. Lincoln is known for his leadership during the Civil War and his efforts to preserve the Union.](image-url) Is buried here in Oakridge cemetery and his tomb is a silent in spirer to all the coming generations to what constitutes a noble character and the firm manhood. To Marry in the West We get it from authorative sources that Miss Maud J. Earnest, government school teacher in the Indian Territory, is soon to be married to a wealthy farmer. We are glad to learn of this fact that this most excellent young lady is thus fortunate. 101 OR not sayers only." DAY, FEBRUARY 16, Woman's Club Notes The Social Section met Monday, February 11, with the chairman, Mrs. Delia Johnson at her residence on W. Williams street. Interesting talks were made by each one present concerning the reception given in honor of Mrs. Lucy Thurman and the four mid-winter graduates of the Springfield high school. The Mothers' Section will meet February 18, with Mrs. Lucy Young, 1206 E. Madison street, in a quilting for the Old Folks' Home. All are requested to be present.—Clara Blackwell, reporter. died April 15, 1865. memory and his tomb is a silent in- rations to what constitutes a the firm manhood. Mrs. Matilda Jackson of S 9th St., we are sorry to say met with a very painful accident. She tripped and fell over a piece of wire and sprained both of her wrists and is unable to use either of her hands. Frank Coleman the letter carrier, is on the sick list this week. State House UM 1907. 15C A MONTH Cupid Claims Rightofway At Taylorville—Smith-Scott Nuptials Invitations have been issued announcing the marriage of John S. Smith of Broadlands to Miss Eva Mae Scott of Taylorville. The wedding will take place on the eve of February 20, at the beautiful country home of Mr. and Mrs. James Scott, three miles north of Taylorville. Springfield has been honored with contribution to the celebrity of the affair in that the ceremony is to be performed by the Rev. Theopolis Price, pastor of the St Paul A. M. E. church of this city and Miss Allene White, organist of the church will preside at the piano. The bride-to-be will be attended by Miss Alice Wheatley of Lanesville, as maid-of-honor, and Miss Maudesta Burmell of Decatur, will be brides-maid. The prospective groom will be accompanied by James Scott, Jr. as best man. Miss Scott is a girl of real beauty—she is a sweet girl and a general favorite in and around Taylorville. Mr. Smith is the son of George Smith, a wealthy and retired farmer of Champaign County. The affair promises to be of social prominence and will be witnessed by quite a number from the capitol city. Cupid Visits St. Paul Choir. On last Thursday evening Miss Elizabeth Porter, a member of St. Paul church choir, and Mr. Harry Washington, were united in the holy bonds of matrimony. The ceremony took place at the residence of the bride's sister, Mrs J. M. Thomas on E. Miller's set, Rev. Price officiating, Mr. and Mrs. Washington will leave in the early future for Chicago where they will reside. A Surprise on Miss Myrtle Osby A large crowd of young people of social radii surprised Miss Myrtle Osby last Wednesday evening at the residence of her borther, J. B. Osby, 200 W. Elliott St. Miss Osby was very much surprised and wondered what it all meant. Delicious refreshments were served and the 28 who attended are loud in their praise of the hospitality shown them by Mr. and Mrs. Osby. Quite a few young people were highly entertained last week at the residence of Miss Hazel Bates, 1031 South Spring street. e THE FORUM. ——— A weekly magazine paper devoted Qe the interests of the whole people. —<———<—— ~ Entered ras matter, Feb- ary aa 1904, at the postoffice at ringfleld, Ill., under the Act of ingress of March 3, 1879. ne li QOGERS & BARBOUR «=~ - - — Propriclors a in One Year ........eceeeeeee scenes 81.50 One Month .........0:eeeeeee eens BC Per Oopy ......eeeceeeeeeeeeeeee es 60 2 oe OFFICE: 305.1-2 6» Sixth St. Phone Male 998 Soe ey THE FORUM'S STAFF. B. L. Rogers, Editor and Manager. Will H. arbour, Associate Editor end Secretary. OS See certs toewrrenten, fPhompson Bros., - ranch Ofnce. —— Gemenn The Printer - 105} Se. Oth ee ee EDITORIAL ~- ooo Saturday Febr a-y 16‘ | 07] The secretary will please call the roll and see how many of the curb stone politicians are present They are trying to inaugurate separate or jim crow cars in Mis souri and the Globe-Democrat thinks it is a backward step and a very ungrateful and puerile set behind the bill. Aren’t the womeu very, very glad that Bressemer has those massive mirrors in his show windows—you can fix your dress and hatas you pass along the main street without stopping. The age demands that people be current readers—no stupid person is competent even in or- dinary affairs of. life. Let us awake, spend our evenings more valuable. Henry Watterson, editor of the Courier-Journal is now in Europe. Mr. Watterson will probably re- turn early in May. He will send home a series of editorial letters that will prove intertaining, as his writings always are. Mark Anthony has been the victim of the political burgular in the first ward once. Well, this sort of thing wont do and if Anthony does. as he says, Kim Haynes will not sit in the coun. cil. The gang in the first ward will learn yet, shatthey cannot impose upon the people without them taking exceptions, We think the time has come for our churches to recognize ability and brain and not every man aim to know most The power of any church or body of people rests with the intellect- uality in that chureh. Paying a little money and praying fervent- ly do not conduct the affairs of a church inteliigently—it takes brains and study: Some people wonder why we have so many colored papers—it is caused from the same source that we have so many churches, so many banks, so many real es- tate dealers, so many caudidates for the same office, so many law- yers and so many men in the THE FORUM same kind of business—it lis a survival of the fittest. ae Who said that the next thing we, heard would be the news brought’ by the god of zerphyr, through the aerial sphere,’ im- parting thé fact that BE, E. P. had in secrecy, marched pomp ously to the hymenial altar, and there sacredly and irrevocably gave himself to be the everlast- ing, true and neverforsaking mainstay toa fair and angelic virgin, who too, reciprocated, verbatim? The ‘Voice,’ the most high. classed magazine published, should be in every intelligent home for the young people and older ones too, This magazine is superbly fine and can be had by telephoning this office or cal- ling a1 J. E Thompson's 804 E. Washington St No intelligent person should be without it. Will Vardaman ard Tillman say that Standford White was 4 natural brute by racial inheri tance—was he led to do it by brutal instincts—was his envir onmeuts and allurements such that he was forcea to do so? His acts, according to the relations, are as black and foul as was ever committed by any ‘burly’ Negro in the southland, White is no less vhan arapist of the foulest sort, and if White be guilty, how many more are guilty? If Ne- groesbe rapists they are ouly doing what the oligarchical cvu- casian has done and are doing. Mr. H. A. Donaldson, just from the high schoul, fresh from his rhetoric, physics, grammar and other studies, was a little too broad in his Ciceronian reply to C,S. Gibbs, and, we are forced to believe, did not mean to tramp on the toes of the people, en masse at the Culture Club. We being a member, have been pierced in a most vulnerable spot, id est, where Donaldson says: ‘‘Where flopping of arms and loud voices constitute the program,;"’ he evidently did not mean to belittle us so, and there. fore we inform the public that this was an unintentional blun. der of him, The other part of his article we have nothing to say about, pro nor con. There will be a b'ter fight ‘waged in the April election and if Devereux thinks he can win easily, he is mistaken and like- wise with Griffiths, the latter, however, sbould make a stren- uous campaign, he will! win if he does. To say that because colored people see fit to support a demo- crat on his merits and for person- al reasons, ‘they are fought,” is an affront, a reproach anda low estimate to place on them as men of sanity and personal rights— and too, its an intimation that Negroes are irrevocabiy Repub. lican by inheritance’ 1t should not be claimed that all Negroes who support democrats doso be- cause they were paid the higher price—even that be the case, let the other fellow compete; since the whole thing is a matter ol reciprocity. See Us For Typewriting. We have openeda Public Stenogra- phic office at 305 South Six Street. Letters written or composed Business accounts itemized Telephone, old, 998. THE FORUM. If you’re in doubt let us i =) lead trump to you? Ce < The ee, . | Nay’ *Imperial,, \, ey ra) is always the proper hat-- \ ie ‘g never alike two seasons dj APs ed together--except in price Hf" “# ---$3.00. { 529 North Side Square For Fine Commercial Work | HAMANN ‘.. Printer ———EE za 305 SOUTH SIXTH ST. Telephone 998 . CAPITAL LAUNDRY GEO. BOLLMAN, Proprietor. Quality of work and prompt de- livery. 723 E. Washington Street. Both Phones, 207. The Forum is the best for advertising. Please don’t put the collectors off by telling them you want to see the editor, we employ them because we have not time for that ourseves, when the collectors come pay them. Aiso don’t say yon will pay at the office nnless you mean it and do it, _It_might have been. he bs CHICAGO & ALTON RY TIME TABLE Northbound. Arrive. Depart. *Alton Limited ... 11:53 am 11:53 am *Prairie State Express ... 2:45 pm 2:45 pm *Bloomington Accom ... Starts 5:00 pm †Capital City Flyer ... 8:35 pm Stops *Palace Express ... 12:20 am 12:20 am *Midnight Special ... 2:43 am 2:43 am *Atlantic Express-Chi ... Starts 7:00 am *St. Louis Accom ... 11:35 am 11:35 am *Spfdf-Eldred Accom ... 10:35 am Stops *Sunday Special ... 10:45 pm Stops Southbound. Arrive. 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CAMPBELL, Ticket Agent Chicago & Alton Ry., Springfield, Ill. RAILWAY TIME TABLES. WABASH Depot Tenth, between Washington and Jefferson streets. Going East. Arrive Depart. • Buffalo Fast Mail..... 2:15 am 2:16 am • Chicago Express Starts 7:30 am • Continental Limited 9:45 am 9:50 am • Lafayette Accom Starts 1:40 pm • Decatur Accom 4:30 pm 5:15 pm • New York Express.....10:00 pm 10:05 pm Going West. Arrive Depart. • Kansas City Express.....5:50 am 5:55 am • Clayton Accom 8:41 am 8:44 am • Springfield Accom.....11:35 am Stops • Kansas City-Denver Lim. 12:30 pm 12:35 pm • Continental Limited 5:45 pm 5:50 pm • Chicago-Springfield Exp. 9:10 pm Stops • Daily Daily except Sunday. ILLINOIS CENTRAI. RAILWAY. Taking effect Sunday, December 4. Northbound. Arrive. Depart *Diamond Special. 12:35 am 12:40 am Midnight Limited. 2:42 am 2:45 am aChicago Express. 7:05 am Northern Ill. Express. 11:25 am 11:30 am *Daylight Special. 2:45 pm 2:48 pm *St. Louis & Sp.ffd Accom. 8:45 pm Stops Southbound. 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Accom. 9:20 pm 6:00 am PRICES FOR POLITICAL AN- State and National Offices... $ 10.00 County Offices ..... 5,00 M. vor of Springfield ..... 5,00 Regular write-ups 0c per line. Don't borrow ..... Forum: THE FORUM Political announcers. I hereby announce myself a candidate for the office of city clerk of the city of Springfield, subject to the decision of the democratic primaries. FRANK T. REID Miss Frances Moss of Champage, is the guest of Miss Allene White. The Stalwart Protective League. Meets First Monday of each Month at Odd Fellows' Hall So. fifth Street. R. S. DONALDSON, Pres. Dr. J. H. MAGE Sec'y. CONSOLIDATED STREET Springfield's attractions and How to Reach Them. Lincoln home, cor. 8th and Jack son streets—take s) 8th car. Lincoln Monument, Oak ridge Cem eterv--take north 5th street cars at 5th and Monroe streets. PARKS and PLEASURE RESORTS Washington Park, south west of city take So. 2nd or Lawrence Av. cars. Resevoir Park North east of city. Take North 7th cars. Camp Lincoln. The permanent camp grounds of the Illinois Nationsl Guards Take Rutlege or camp Lincoln cars. state Fair grounds North of city. Take North 7th cars White City Park. East of the city. Take E Capitol Av. cars at 5th and Monroe. THE GEARD ILHOLSTRACTION SYSTEM ILLINOIS TRACTION SYSTEM. East Bound for Decatur, Clinton and all intermediate points. *5:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. 6:00 a.m. †12:00 noon. †6:00 p.m. 7:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. †8:00 a.m. †2:00 p.m. °8:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. °9:00 p.m. †10:00 a.m. †4:00 p.m. °11:00 p.m. South Bound for Carlinville, Gillespie, Staunton, Litchfield, Edwardsville and all intermediate points. *5:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. §6:00 a.m. 12:00 noon. §6:30 p.m. 7:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. §2:30 p.m. 8:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. §10:30 a.m. 4:00 p.m. 11:00 p.m. *Daily except Sunday. †Limited cars, stopping at towns only. °Limited cars, making all stops. §"Corn Belt Limited" to St. Louis. Daily except Sunday. All others daily. ROUND TRIP TICKETS sold on the cars by conductors to all points, at 1 1/2 per mile. $10 FARE BOOKS, sold at ticket offices for $7.50, good for individuals, limit one year, good for faidlies, limit six months. COMMUTATION BOOKS of 52 rides sold at ticket offices at 1c per mile. ROUTE YOUR SHIPMENTS via the Interurban Express. Express service at freight rates. NO DUST DIRT SMOKE CINDERS --- ROUTE. Points of Interest Douthat Society of Ambidexter Institue. The Officers are a President.....Jas B Walker..... Secretaro.....Julia A Wilson..... Pianist, Miss L V McDaniel..... Journalist, .....Miss L J Chorister.....Miss E Brown...committe Moore, Miss Florence Williams, chairman. President.....Jas B Walker.....Vice piesident, R Hassie Secretaro.....Julia A Wilson.....Treas S L Coleman Pianist, Miss L V McDaniel.....Critic.....W F Moore Journalist, .....Miss L Johnson.....Usher, E Starn Chorister.....Miss E Brown...committee on Program: R Harris, W T Walker S L coleman, R Harris, W T Moore The Social Sunlight circle met with Mrs A V Smith Wednesday night and the subject of croquettes was discussed in general by the club Dainty refreshments were served The club will Dr. C. L. BOYD. 59-60 Franklin Life Bld'g PHYSICIAN and SURGEON Specialist in Diseases of Women and Chil- dren. HOURS: 9 to 11:30 A. M. 2 to 5 P. M. 7 to 9 P. M. Phones: Old, 1298, Few.2396 2 r --- Roy M. Seeley Attorney at Law. 5231 North Side Square Both Phones1503 Dr. S. A. WARE, PHYSICIAN and SURGEON. OFFICE: 6271 East Adamsstree t. HOURS: 1o a. m. to 12 m. 2 p. m. to 4 p. m. 7 p. m. to 9. Phones:---- calls promptly made. Dr. J E. Henderson Office: 107½ West Side Square. HOURS: 9 to 1 a m.; 3 to 5; 7 to 8 p. m. FIRST WARD PLACE: 218 North 13th Street HOURS: Till 8 a. m.; 12 to 1 m.; 5:30 to 6:30 p. m., and at night. Telephone Main line C H. JONES. Contractor -- Builder Real Estate Rentals and Manager Peerless Ideal Portrait Co Business Letters, Deeds. Wills and Mortgages drawn. All business confidential. Office: 116 South Seventh Street. (MOTTO) Esse Quam Videre. The Officers are as follows: Sunlight Social Club. Professional. are as follows: Vice piesident, R Hassi son....Treas S L Coleman Critic....W F Moore ss L Johnson....Usher, E Starn mittee on Program: R Harris, W T man. committee constitution: J B Moore meet next week with Miss Ritta Davis, 1001 N 4th St All members are requested to be present, as the election of officers will take place. By order of the president, Mrs H H LONG [Picture of a woman with a dark haircut and a high collar, wearing a dark dress with a high collar.] Mrs. Lulu Goins-Casey. For Home-Made Cakes, Pies, Cookies, And a first-class meal, patronize BROWN & NEIL'S Restaurant 726 East Washington Street Regular Meals, 20c SUNDAYS: 25c. Capital City Lodge, No. I2, K. of P., meets every second and fourth monday night of each month, in masonic hall, on north eight street. Special meetings made known by k. r of S. Hardin Long Chancellor Com. Roy Smith K of R. and S. Our Advertising Rates For display matter one time, the inch; over one time, 10c 6 mos. or one year, special prices made. Reading matter, one time, 7c the 7 words to the line, over one time, 5c; for long articles or church advertising some reduction. For clubs, socials etc. when matter contains over 75 words and under 200, send 50c if you desire it published in full. Manager. --- For Advertising Best medium in County among colored folk. Telephone, old, 998. 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It is food for the hair roots, thereby causing it to grow and present a lustrous, healthy appearance. If your hair is long enough, you cannot do without it, as a fine perfume dressing, at a very reasonable price. ROBERT CLARKSON's drug store 213, south 6th st., A. S. MITCH' ELL'S drug store. 5th and Monroe sts., sell it—and recommend it. Price: 25 cents. springfield, Ill., Underwood's Farewell Sermons. Dr. J. D. Undergood, for 21/2 years, pastor at Union B church, preached his farewell sermon last Sunday evening before a large and representative audience. The services opened at 8 o'clock and 30 minutes were used in song services and prayer, after which the doctor read an appropriated scripture lesson, choosing his text from Paul's letter to the Phillipines. His discourse was very able and every word used was distinct and correct. His grammar diction and conclusions were excellent. The sermon in its entirety, was well received Parties who do not get their papers Saturdays, will complain to their carrier. You should, at least, get your paper in the after noon of Saturdays. ```markdown ``` THE JAIL hind the bars last summer. Remember Casey book, Lulu Goins of Kentucky, is still on sale here. That Civil Service Scheme. The city Council has voted to install the civil service plan for our police and fire departmentslet all vote against the proposition on election day—the plan is a scheme to hold the present mer in office. Don't vote yes on the concocted scheme. Buy Kansas Wheat Lands! Direct from Owner at Bargain Counter Prices! Do you know that a single Crop of wheat in Western Kansas will pay the purchase price of the land on which it is grown and profit besides? I have several thousand acres of choice wheat land in the counties of Ellis, Trego: Gove, Wallace, Lane, Greeley, Kearny and Morton bought exceedingly low during hard times which I now want to close out at once and which I offer to sell far below ordinary market prices. 60 YEARS' EXPERIENCE PATENTS TRADE MARKS DESIGNS COPYRIGHTS & C. Anyone sending a sketch and description may quickly ascertain our opinion free whether an invention is probably patentable. Communications strictly confidential. HANDBOOK on Patents sent free. Oldest agency for securing patents. Patents taken through Munn & Co. receive special notice, without charge, in the Scientific American. A handsomely illustrated weekly. Largest circulation of any scientific journal. Terms, $3 a year; four months, $1. Sold by all newsdealers. The News Engraving Company Makes all kinds engravings. Big Day-light Place. The leading meat market in city-Fresh meats every day [Picture of a man in a suit, seated and holding a book]. "If you only have a little tiny bit of vituals on the table, What's the use of calling it a feast" SEE HERE! 628 East Washington Street. A. C. CONNER, Proprietor. THE FORUM mpany s. hem, ois. Time Table of Springfield Consolidated Railway Co. Cars for North Fifth street will leave Fifth and Monroe every 7½ minutes from 6:07 a. m., until 8:00 p. m.; every 10 minutes from 8:00 p. m. until 11:20 p. m.; owl cars will leave at 11:40 p. m., 12:07 and 12:30 a. m. Cars for South Fifth street will leave Fifth and Monroe every 7½ minutes from 6:07 a. m. until 7:45 p. m.; every 10 minutes from 7:55 p. m. at 11:45 p. m., 12: Fifth and Monroe every 12 minutes from 6:00 a. m. until 11:24 p. m.; owl cars leave at 11:48 p. m., 12:00 midnight and 12:24 a. m. Cars for North Seventh street leave Fifth and Monroe every 12 minutes from 6:00 a. m. until 11:24 p. m.; owl cars leave at 11:48 p. m. and 12:24 a. m. Cars for Spring street leave Fifth and Monroe every 12 minutes from 6:08 a. m. until 11:20 p. m.; owl cars leave at 11:44 p. m., 12:08 and 12:30 a. m. Cars for East Carpenter street leave Fifth and Monroe every 12 minutes from 6:08 a. m. until 11:20 p. m.; owl cars leave at 11:44 p. m., 12:07 and 12:30 a. m. Cars for South Grand avenue leave Fifth and Monroe every 15 minutes from 6:07 a. m. until 11:22 p. m.; owl cars leave at 11:45 p. m., 12:07 and 12:30 a. m. Cars for Lawrence avenue leave Fifth and Monroe every 12 minutes from 6:00 a. m., until 11:36 p. m.; owl cars leave at 12:00 midnight and 12:30 a. m. Cars for North Ninth street leave Fifth and Monroe every 12 minutes from 6:00 a. m. until 11:36 p. m. Cars for East Capitol avenue leave Fifth and Monroe every 12 minutes from 6:00 a. m. until 11:36 p. m.; owl cars leave at 12:00 midnight and 12:30 a. m. Cars for South Eleventh and Rutledge streets leave Fifth and Washington every 15 minutes from 6:07 a. m. until 11:22 p. m.; owl cars leave at 11:52 p. m. and 12:22 a. m. Cars for West Washington street leave Fifth and Monroe every 15 minutes from 6:00 a. m. until 11:15 p. m.; owl cars leave at 11:45 p. m. and 12:07 a. m. Cars for Governor street leave Fifth and Monroe every 15 minutes from 6:07 a. m. until 11:22 p. m.; owl cars leave at 12:30 a. m. Cars for South Eighth street leave Fifth and Monroe every 15 minutes from 6:00 a. m. until 11:15 p. m. says: Negroes, quit talking about what "we ought to do" and go do it. If you think a thing, do it or die. --- Read and Heed—Warning. The colored citizens of towns of Leaf, McLain, Little Creek and Beaumont, in the state of Mississippi have associated themselves together for the purpose of elevating our race and suppressing crime. Therefore we will report all known to carry concealed weapons, selling liquors of all kinds, gambling, living together without marriage, and other violations of law. Women who have homes must stay there. Those who have no homes go to work for those who need you and make an honorable living for yourselves and those dependent upon you. You must not be found at night in bad company, and women who meet the pay days at the various mills and turpentine stills for unlawful purposes will not be allowed to do so. These rounders and men who do not work will not be allowed to remain among the citizens of any of the places named, and unless you work, or have some other visible means of support, we will see to it that you will be made to work or move on. You may look, read, work or run. This is the action of the better class of colored citizens of the places named, and has the better class of colored citizens of the places named, and has the support and approval of the better class of white citizens of the community. This was brought about thru the efforts of W. A Hartfield, and is an example that might be profitably followed by other towns—Hattiesburg, Miss., Busy Bee. Lincoln Day at Culture Club. most Excellent Program Rendered. Last Sunday at St John's A. M, E. Church. The small edifice was literally run over. People could not get seats. The aisles were mostly filled. The program was an extraordinarily good one. Judge G. W. Murray was the speaker of the day and his eulogy on Lincoln was a masterpiece, solacing, encouraging and pathetic. The rendition of Miss Jestine McKinley was also very good. The chorus, under Mrs. D. O. Yates, rendered fine music. Miss Hazel Bates, the young musical star, whose future musical talent already is seen brilliantly in the limelight, rendered the "Battle of Gettysburg," most excently, and was voted a special comment of the club. Miss Lorena Watson captivated the audience in a vocal solo, she has an extraordinarily clever voice and her future ability as a star shines very luminous upon a career of vocal art. The violin rendition of Leo McKinney, piano accompaniment by his sister, Armelia, was surprising pleasing. Lassie E. G. Stewart recited Lincoln's Gettysburg address. This was the best pro, gram of the season. Tomorrow there will be another good one. Come early, begins at 4 o'clock sharp. The VOICE LBS Fitzroy Colored American Magazine, and McGirt’s Magazine.. are here each month.. Price, 10c.. We will deliver each or all to your door each month. Give us your order and read zood literature DuBois and his class or contributors, Order by Phone. Old 998. 305% S. 6th St. E. L. ROGERS, Agent. | The greatest of all newspapers is the daily Globe-Democrat, of St Louis. Tt has no equal or rival in all the west and ought to he in the hands of every reader of any daily paper. It costs. hy mail, postage drepaid DAILY including Sunday one year, $600; 6 months, $3.00; 3 months, $1.50; DATLY without Sun- day, one year, $400; 6 months, $2 00 3 months. $1.00. SUNDAY EDI- TION—a big newspaper and maga- zine combined 48 to 76 pages every Sunday, one year, $2.00. 6 months,&l A. subscription for the Globe-Dem- ocrat, at these prices. is the besn possible newspaper investment. Send your order to day or write for Free sample copy to Globe Printirg Com- pany. St. Louis, Mo. Se special “long time” campaign offer of the ‘Twice-a-Week issue of the Globe Democrat. Two Years for $1.25, e'se- where in this paper. cf fe - Fi Bos ; . W. T. CASEY, wh was on U9 «ind yesterday THE FORUM None Such _ Social “eae Club Valentine Party. A most delightful Valentine social party was given by the None Such Social Club at the residence of Miss Hattie Fisher 1519 E. Mason St, There were about forty guest present. The paziors were elaborately decor - ated with strands of red hearts festooned from the corners of the rooms and around the walls and chan lei'rs, The Valentine post office was presided over by Jerome Mann and Virgil Motley. Dainty refreshments in keeping with Saint Valentine’s Day were served, The young ladies serv ving at_the frappe bowl were, Misses Beulah Worsham, Willa Curtis and Hattie Fisher. —_——________. Buy ‘and in the west end Attend the Culture Club to- morrow To the Public. Any peason who enters the night clas; at Ambidexter Insti. tute with in ten days from date will be given three months tuit- ion free in any of the common Branches, But these students must sign a contract, to enroll for the rest of the year, with tuition paid up: Jas, B, WALKER. Teacher. The Weekly Courier Journal And The Both One year For only $1.60. Send your order for this com bination to us—not the Courier Journal. The regular price of Weekly Courier-Journal alone is $1 a year, Two Years for $1.25. A complete history of two history-making years—1907 and 1906 The entire proceedings of all the important sessions of Congress to be held during those two years. ‘Che tight to a finish of the impending battle against the gigantic trusts and monopolies. Every detail of the: next national camdaign. includiug all party conventions aod the final | result of the Presidential election of November, 1908. In short, ALA} THE NEWS OF ALL THE EARTH. | : | The Twice-A-Week Issue of The | St. Louis Globe-Democrat | ‘Two big papers every week. Eight or more prges each ‘Tuesday and Friday. The best. Newspaper in the United States. Pre-eminent asa Journal for The HOME. Unrivaled as an exponent of the princi- ples of the Rkpublican Party. Always bright, always clean, always newsy, always Reliable. Write for Free Sample copy or send one dol- {ar for one years’s subscription, Better still, remit $1.25 today to the Globe Printing Co. St. Louis, Mo., and secure the Great Semi.Weekly paper ‘lwo Years, under special ‘long time’? campaigh offer, which must be accepted within 30 days from date of this paper. Two Years for $1.25 Too much Laxity. There is too much lax discip- line in many of our Baptist churches, on account of which the relations between churches in many sections are unduly strained. In some of our most prosperous cities wherein there is the greatest accumulation of intelligence, members are re ceived from one Baptist church into another without any regard for the disciplinary processes that should be employed in such cases, Some of them receive excluded members; others take members without letters of ad- mission, and practice other ir- regularities which make it abso \utely impossible for the spirit of Christian co-operation to be con- tinued. Itis high time that our Baptist churches were learning that their relations are indepen- dent, and that if they would meet with the greatest measure of prosperity possible, one must have the most sacred regard for the o.her in all matters of polity and discipline.——N. B. Union. - cod . ee. Pe Sse: : ope . = 3 ea — a , rs ie ere’ ie > &: : : ; f a ’ oF lee im om tM . a eO ou wr. iy *s ‘ oe p 3. a a ‘ | Walter T,, ‘aud L., William H and Esther May Casey. Maud Casey testitied yesterdvy in fvvor of her father. Casey Children. St. Paul Sewing Cir- cle, The ladies sewing circle was delightfully entertained by Mrs. N. C, Browa of ‘ast Kansas St, A pleasant hour was spent in sewing, after which lunch was served by the hostess, The place for next meeting will be announced later, Thaw’s Trial Halted. The trial of Harry K. Thaw of New York, which had directed the attention in that direction from all parts of the world, has been halted by the death of one the jurors wife. It is now a ques- tion what todo. Some think the trial can proceed with eleven men. others thiuk co~rt will be suspended until after the funeral Parties who do not get their papers Saturdays, will complain to their carrier. You should, at least, get your paper in the after noon of Saturdays. Blanche H. Casey. ee 7 . = : © ME Need Bee ay SER } lg ey 3 Ci ea) 8 4 Who made an intelligent witness for the defense, testifying that her father had been the victim of her mother’s intrigue. Cocrestroeeni eioelet ieee ieenesncnerts en mrs Lincoln's Birthday. On Tuesday, February 12, 1809 in Hardin County, Kentucky, Abraham Lincoln was born, he moved from there to Indiana and thence to Springfield, from which latter city he went as president of these United States, and here in our dear old city lies his dust—erected over it is a massive monument, inspiring, instructive and pathetic. When Lincoln was stricken down in the capitol city of this nation, the corner-stone of mighty nation was impaired. All the world mourned and 4,500,000 newly freed people, were awestricken and filled with fear, that he who had given them life, was then, himself lifeless—"but this nation did not perish"—we know his history—no greater than he has been found—go ye generations for a thousand years, to yon Oakridge cemetery and view the place where your savior lay—yea, and weep, for he wept that we might weep, but ours can be a more tranquil weeping What we call a "moocher," is a person who is eternally after candidates for favors without any offer of value received. Persons who work for candidates and deliver them certain stipulated promises are not "moochers." A moocher is a fakir—so if any one who becomes offended at our admonition to moochers, will please note what a moocher is—we have not called any individual a moocher, but there are many white and colored in our opinion. No one should take offense at a thing that does not apply to them selves. Two More Negroes Messrs. Coleman and Williams, two colooed men were appointed by Mayor Devereux to city positions this week. Coleman is on the police force to work in citizen's clothes with Bob Oakley and Williams is pound master and will look after all stray stock This makes two more Negroes added to the city pay roll.—The Leader. Thos. H. Warrick of Cairo Appointed to a Clerkship. T. H. Warrick of Cairo, Ill., was appointed to a clerkship in the insurance department at the State House last week due to the credit of senator W. O. Potter of Marion and Hon. C. M. Gaunt of Mound City, representing the 50th senatorial district. They are to be complimented for their selection of Mr. Warrick He is one of Egypt's brightest jewels. A man of intelligence, high moral character and ability One that the Negroes of Southern Illinois can be well proud of. One who will fill the position with honor to himself and credit to his constituents. This shows the effect of the Independent uprising in the state among the Negros last fall, which forced the Republicans to recognize the Negro. Two years ago there were only three or four Negroes in the house. All the help was white and no clerkship, now there are twenty- THE FORUM A. J. OORDON Custom Shoemaker High Class Repairing. Best white oak Leather used. New and second hand shoes for sale. 822 E. Washington. five Negroes in the house and senate and two clerkships. This is politics pure and simple.—The Leader. [Mr. Warrick is a side clerk with Prof. R. A, Byrd. We are glad to see our people getting positions of trust.] H. A. Donaldson [Name] Graduate S. H. S. mid-winter Class of 1907. Mr. Donaldson is a prominent young man who is a member of St. Paul A. M. E. church, and takes active part in all the advances of the religious work. He is a young man who should be pushed forward and given a clerical position. Preparateon Precedes Production. The eminent Goethe has well said, speaking of the art of music, preparation precedes production. The happiest geuius, says he, will hardly succeed by nature and instinct alone in rising to the sublime. Art is art. He who has not thought it out has no right to call himself an artist. Here all grooping in the dark is vain; before a man can produce anything great, he must understand the means by which he is to produce it. Let the young man, therefore, who would play the masterhand, or would do his work well, and win success by reason of having done well, spare neither time nor pains in making preparation for life's various duties. W. T. Casey who answered 'not guilty' plead insanity as his defense and the case has consumed the entire week, the court room being filled each day. 1. Subscribers who do not give express notice to the contrary are considered as wishing to continue subscriptions. 2. If subscribers order the discontinuance of their periodicals, the publisher may continue to send them until all arrearages are paid. 3. If subscribers neglect or refuse to take their periodicals from postoffice to which they are directed they are responsible until they have settled their bills and ordered them discontinued. 4. If the subscriber moves to another place without informing the publisher, and the papers are sent to the former directions, they are held responsible. 5. The courts have decided that the refusing to take periodicals from postoffice, or removing and leaving them uncalled for, is prima facie evidence of international fraud. 6. If subscribers pay in advance they are bound to give notice to the publishers, at the end of their time, if they do not wish to continue it otherwise the publisher is authorized to send it, the subscriber will be responsible until an express notice with payment of arrearages is sent to the publisher. 7. The latest postal laws are such that newspaper publishers can arrest any one for fraud who takes a paper and refuses to pay for it. Under this law the man who allows his subscription to run along for some time, unpaid, and then orders the postmaster to mark it "refused." and has a card sent notifying the publishers, lays himself liable to arrest and fine, the "It is no benefit to have given me something, but it is a benefit to have enabled me to obtain something for myself."—Emerson. HARTMAN BROS. Finest Wholesale and Retail Bakery in City Both Phones 527 900 and 902. East Washington St. Outside Shipping Orders a Specialty "Lula Goins of Kentucky' A very romantic story by Walter Casey concerning the early courtship of himself and wife Important data on divorce law Hints to boys and gils; wives and husbands. other good suggestions. The language is good and book contains nothing that would inflame or prejudice the reader. NOTICE! THE FORUM has opened a Business Men's Directory cheap enough for all to advertise. 1 inch 1 month .50 .-2 " 1 month .25 NO CHANGE. G. EDWARD BAUMANN CHAS. 1. 841 G. LDWAKU SALMANN Prescription Druggists Cor. 7th and Washington Sts. Tel. Main 654 115 West Side Square Tel. Main 653 REISCH BREWERY CO City Brewery Their Bottle Beer is Fine Bock's Special Can't be Beat Try it! N BROS. NEWSPAPER LAW. MOTTO: Baumann Bros. Deutsche Apotheke ak up that Cold WITH FELTHAM'S EXATIVE QUININE TABLETS sc. per box, sold only at tham's Drug Stores Nicho as Pantatorium. Break up that Cold WITH FELTHAM'S LAXATIVE QUININE TABLETS 25c. per box, sold only at Feltham's Drug Stores The St. Nicho as Pantatorium. 325 East Jefferson Street. Springfield, Cleaning, Dyeing, Repairing and Special attention Given Ladies' Garments All work guaranteed. Goods Called Monthly terms given, Reason GIVE ME A. Call. d, - Illinois. Cleaning, Dyeing, Repairing and Pressing. On Given Ladies' Garments anteed. Goods Called for and Delivered. terms given, Reasonable Prices. all- Bell Phone 2990. Springfield, Illinois. Cleaning, Dyeing, Repairing and Pressing. Special attention Given Ladies' Garments All work guaranteed. Goods Called for and Delivered. Monthly terms given, Reasonable Prices. GIVE ME A. Call. Bell. Phone 2990. L. E. ARBUCKLE, Proprietor. --- --- Society and Local We are sorry to note the serious illness of Mr. John Smith. Mr. Bert Barton who accompanied the remains of Arthur Dukes to their last resting place, Greenville, Illinois, has returned and is some what indisposed. Dr. S. A. Ware has almost recovered from a rheumatic attack. Mrs. Clara Wright, Misses Hettye Faro and Mattie Cooper were visitors to Lanesville last Sunday and were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Warren. Let our readers call at the E. & W clothing house-special inducements day and night. James Hale Porter of Chicago, is in the city on business. Mrs. E Wormley of N, 14th st, left last Saturday for Danville to attend the bedside of her daughter, Mrs, Newby. Mr. Wright will be the lecturer at Ambidexter Feb.21, and Dr.J.H.McGe Feb.28. There will be a ball at Masonic Hall next Thursday given by the Nix Good. Music, good time. Frank Carbelion of Carlinville is anemploye at the capitol. --- THE FORUM Reception to Capt. and Mrs. Byrd Mesdames Mosby and A M. Williams tendered a reception at the latter's residence on East Jackson street, Thursday evening in honor of Capt. and Mrs. Byrd. A large number of guests were present and an elaborate luncheon served. The beautiful little home of Mrs. Williams presented a palatial appearance and contributed, in its individuality, much tone to the occasion. Captain Byrd was recently married to Miss Maud Brown, a pretty society belle of Quincy. They will reside in this city. The ladies were assisted in receiving by Mesdames Barrow and Leota Smith. Gibbs Pleads for Right and Justice C. S. Gibbs, an attorney and one of the stalwart defenders of moral and educational elevation and for fair play, met the council last Friday night and defied the opening of Broadia's saloon at the corner of 14th and Mason streets, the same being about three doors from the St. John church. J. B, Osby is the candidate for assistant supervisor. Chilli Parlor & Lunch Room. 814 East Washington Street. A First-class Lunch Room. (The 5 and 10 cent place.) Short orders · Good service. The best coffee in town. ““ soupl‘“ The best stews in town. Home made pies. Best order. The only colored chilli house in the city. All invited All welcome 814 East Washington Street. A. D. JOHNSON, H. TUCKER. Proprietors. Rucker & Thompson, Props. Interstate Telephone 779 A first-class place in every respect. Best service. Best attention given to all customers. Everything neat and clean. Regular Meals and Short Orders TUCKER'S PLACE. Board and Lodging House, First class accommodations Regular meals at regular meal hours. 206 North 14 St. New Telepnone, 1478. H. TUCKER, Proprietor. Leland Hotel Pantatorium..... BASEMENT LELAND HOTEL French Dry Cleaning, Steam Cleaning, Steam Dying, first-class repairing and modern pressing establishment First-class work guaranteed to Ladies and Gents Certificate of membership to pressing club, $1. 12 garments all work called for and delivered. Give me a call. OLD PHONE 834. R. B. Williams, General Mgr. and Collector